Ethnic Segregation in Cities: New Forms and Explanations in a Dynamic World

Ronald van Kempen and A. şule Özüekren
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Ronald van Kempen: Urban Research Centre Utrecht at the Faculty of Geographical Sciences, Utrecht University, PO Box 80.115, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands, RvanKempen@geog.uu.nl
A. şule Özüekren: Faculty of Architecture at Istanbul Technical University, Taşkişla 80191, Istanbul, Turkey, Ozuekren@sariyer.cc.itu.edu.tr

Urban Studies, 1998, vol. 35, issue 10, 1631-1656

Abstract: As an introduction to this special issue on ethnic segregation in cities, we offer the readers an overview of the explanatory factors of ethnic segregation and spatial concentration in modern welfare states. After a discussion of the disadvantages and advantages of segregation and concentration, which can be seen as the impetus behind the widespread interest in this topic, we will briefly review some 'traditional' theories. That review will be followed by a closer look at behavioural theories and explanations in which constraints are central. The next section will elaborate on restructuring processes, giving special attention to economic change and its effects on cities, groups and spatial arrangements. We will conclude this introduction with a few remarks on the future of ethnic segregation and concentration and outline some possible directions for future research in this field.

Date: 1998
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